"Dexter: Original Sin" Prequel Explores Dark Origins Amid Mixed Reviews

The new prequel series "Dexter: Original Sin" revisits Dexter Morgan's first kill from a fresh perspective, focusing on a young Dexter, played by Patrick Gibson, as he navigates his early years and struggles with his urge to kill. Showrunner Clyde Phillips explains that the series explores Dexter's origins and evolution, revealing that Dexter survived the events of "New Blood." The show aims to delve deeper into Dexter's psyche and relationships, particularly with his adoptive father Harry, while maintaining a lighter tone reflective of the early '90s Miami setting.